Sr. Engineering Technician (III) - Seasonal

Sparton is an innovative defense contractor headquartered in DeLeon Springs, Florida, with a rich heritage dating back to 1900. Renowned for our exceptional manufacturing capabilities, we specialize in producing high-quality sonobuoys critical to the United States' undersea warfare arsenal, enhancing national security against current and future adversaries. But we are more than manufacturers; we are problem solvers. Our team of dedicated engineers and skilled professionals tackles some of the most challenging issues in defense technology. Our expertise includes advanced research systems, maritime solutions, sophisticated sensor technologies and payload delivery capabilities.

Job Summary

Perform various technical functions in support Engineering with building/ modifying electronic and mechanical hardware for development efforts. Solder micro-miniature SMT components or fine pitch ICs, solder under a microscope, make complex circuit card modifications, and build PWB boards. Wire/ assemble prototype hardware.

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Prototype build/or commissioning from schematics
• Lead complex in-house tests.
  • Write test plan and develop procedure.
  • Instruct others clearly.
  • Gather and save data.
  • Write, or help write test report from template or instruction.
• Lead or participate in failure Analysis.
  • Instruct others clearly.
  • Inspect assemblies for flaws, cold-solder, shorts, etc.
  • Troubleshoot electrical failure to component level.
  • Write, or help write FA report from template or instruction.
• Operate in-house Test/Data acquisition systems such as Tank-room or environmental with guidance.
• Operate in-house Test/Data acquisition systems such as Tank-room or environmental comfortably.

• High School diploma or GED.
• 2-year technical degree or equivalent work experience
• 4-6 years of similar experience is preferred.

• Understand and operate in-house testing and Data Acquisition Systems.
  • Provide complete testing support for Engineering or Production Personnel to conduct in-house tests.
• Formulate testing procedures.
• Understand and operate in-house testing and Data Acquisition Systems with guidance.
  • Provide testing support for Engineering or Production Personnel to conduct in-house tests.
• Increased Soldering/desoldering ability.
  • SMT down to 0402.
  • IC's down to 31 mil pitch
• Ability to Operate more complex test equipment such as Scopes and Spectrum analyzers.

• This means understanding Time domain vs Frequency domain.

• Nominal travel required.
• The physical demands describe here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. This job operates in a professional office environment and a manufacturing environment. The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions in the plant. The noise level in the work environment may be loud.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk, and communicate, use hands/finger, feel, and reach with arms. This position requires the ability to lift, bend or stoop as necessary up to 50lbs.